The vision of this group is guided by the “Core Values and Principles of Wraparound under the umbrella of the WRAP CT, Learning Collaborative. Our mission is “To develop a network of supports to empower, validate, and equip bilingual/multicultural staff to provide individualized care”. Bilingual Wraparound facilitators empower non-English speaking families by providing some advocacy and education in their native language in regards to their rights and school issues. Members of this group posses many strengths including their ability to be quick thinkers and their cultural and system knowledge. Many of them can relate to the challenges faced by immigrant families, understanding these families tend to be more private and reserved about their needs. As a group we follow a family orientated approach and explore ways to help families build trust and increase their network of natural and informal supports.

Purpose of the Multicultural Group

Conduct census of bilingual/multicultural staff

Define best practice standards in working with non-English families

Conduct bilingual wraparound trainings in other communities

Create more awareness of resources available and how to access them

Coordinate trainings in educational law/policy for families

Provide more training on cultural awareness (on any culture)

Learning Collaborative

Our vision as a statewide learning collaborative is to educate, train, and promote the

benefits of the values and principles of System of Care and the Wraparound Process.

Multicultural Workgroup

The Multicultural Workgroup will meet QUATERLY on the 3RD TUESDAY of the month from

1-2:30pm, unless otherwise stated.

DATE

TIME

LOCATION

January 19th, 2016

1-2:30pm

Next Meeting

Child Guidance of Central CT,

384 Pratt Street, Meriden

April 19th, 2016

1-2:30pm

Child Guidance of Central CT,

384 Pratt Street, Meriden

June 21st, 2016

1-2:30pm

Child Guidance of Central CT,

384 Pratt Street, Meriden

The one in June is to have one more meting before the fiscal year ends.